VAD Program Coordinator - Cardiac Care Nurse

Mount Sinai; New York; On-site; USD 96,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Mount Sinai Hospital is seeking a VAD Coordinator for the Heart Failure/LVAD program. The role is full‑time day shift and centers on coordinating VAD services for bridge to transplant and destination therapy patients, with emphasis on assessment and discharge planning.

You will collaborate with the cardiothoracic team, provide 24‑hour on‑call coverage on rotation, support data collection and research, and advocate for patients and families while maintaining high standards of care.

Qualifications

• New York State RN License with current registration.
• Master’s degree is preferred.
• BCLS certification – Issuing Authority: AHA or Red Cross

Responsibilities

• Participates in development, implementation and coordination of VAD clinical services for the patient population.
• Screening and assessment of patient/family readiness for VAD insertion.
• Coordinate care of pre/postoperative patients with the cardiothoracic team.
• Coordinate discharge planning for VAD patients.
• Maintain 24/7 on-call availability for implantation and VAD education on a rotational basis.
• Follow VAD patients in the community and ensure comprehensive outpatient care.
• Coordinate follow-up care and data collection for VAD program.
• Participate in clinical research including IRB submissions and protocol compliance.
• Maintain VAD database in accordance with good clinical practice.
• Act as liaison between patient/family and clinical staff.
• Promote an interdisciplinary approach in patient care delivery.
• Advocate for patients using the Patient Bill of Rights.

Skills

VAD coordination

Nursing

Education

RN license

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Description

VAD Coordinator - Heart Failure / LVAD - Mount Sinai Hospital - Full Time Day

The Clinical Ventricular assist device (VAD) Coordinator is a nurse with broad knowledge and skills who participates in coordination of the VAD program and services for the bridge to transplant and destination therapy patient population.

Responsibilities

Clinical Practice

1.Participates in the development, implementation and coordination of clinical services and programs for VAD patient population. Activities may include but are

not limited to:

a)Patient Screening: Assessment and evaluation of patient/family psychological and social preparedness for VAD insertion.

b)Assessment and evaluation of bridge to transplant/ destination patients pre operatively.

c)Coordinate care of the postoperative patient with the medical director and

d)the cardiothoracic team.

e)Coordinate discharge planning for VAD population

f)Assures 24 hour availability/on call for implantation and explanation of VAD on a rotational basis.

g)Follows VAD patients in the community and assures comprehensive out patient care.

h)Coordinates follow up care.

i)Participates and/ or conducts clinical research including IRB submissions, maintaining case report forms, and assuring protocol compliance.

j)Maintains VAD data base in accordance with good clinical practice mandates.

k)Act as a liaison between patient/family and clinical staff.

2.Promotes an interdisciplinary approach in patient care delivery.

3.Acts as a patient advocate utilizing Patient Bill of Rights.

4.Participates in promoting and maintaining a safe and therapeutic environment.

Professional Practice

1.Supports the mission, philosophy, goals and objectives at Mount Sinai Medical Center and the Department of Nursing.

2.Maintains clinical competence.

3.Is responsible and accountable for their own nursing practice.

4.Advocate

Administrative Policy

1.Collaborates with other members of the health care team in the development, implementation and ongoing review of policies, procedures and standards of care for VAD patient population.

2.Demonstrates knowledge of hospital, department

Qualifications

• Progressive job related experience specific to area of responsibility.
• New York State RN License with current registration.
• Master’s is preferred
• BCLS certification – Issuing Authority: AHA or Red Cross

Employer Description

Strength through Unity and Inclusion

The Mount Sinai Health System is committed to fostering an environment where everyone can contribute to excellence. We share a common dedication to delivering outstanding patient care. When you join us, you become part of Mount Sinai’s unparalleled legacy of achievement, education, and innovation as we work together to transform healthcare. We encourage all team members to actively participate in creating a culture that ensures fair access to opportunities, promotes inclusive practices, and supports the success of every individual.

At Mount Sinai, our leaders are committed to fostering a workplace where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We strive to create an environment where collaboration, fairness, and continuous learning drive positive change, improving the well-being of our staff, patients, and organization. Our leaders are expected to challenge outdated practices, promote a culture of respect, and work toward meaningful improvements that enhance patient care and workplace experiences. We are dedicated to building a supportive and welcoming environment where everyone has the opportunity to thrive and advance professionally. Explore this opportunity and be part of the next chapter in our history.

About the Mount Sinai Health System:

Mount Sinai Health System is one of the largest academic medical systems in the New York metro area, with more than 48,000 employees working across eight hospitals, more than 400 outpatient practices, more than 300 labs, a school of nursing, and a leading school of medicine and graduate education. Mount Sinai advances health for all people, everywhere, by taking on the most complex health care challenges of our time — discovering and applying new scientific learning and knowledge; developing safer, more effective treatments; educating the next generation of medical leaders and innovators; and supporting local communities by delivering high-quality care to all who need it. Through the integration of its hospitals, labs, and schools, Mount Sinai offers comprehensive health care solutions from birth through geriatrics, leveraging innovative approaches such as artificial intelligence and informatics while keeping patients’ medical and emotional needs at the center of all treatment. The Health System includes more than 9,000 primary and specialty care physicians; 13 joint-venture outpatient surgery centers throughout the five boroughs of New York City, Westchester, Long Island, and Florida; and more than 30 affiliated community health centers. We are consistently ranked by U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals, receiving high "Honor Roll" status, and are highly ranked: No. 1 in Geriatrics, top 5 in Cardiology/Heart Surgery, and top 20 in Diabetes/Endocrinology, Gastroenterology/GI Surgery, Neurology/Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, Pulmonology/Lung Surgery, Rehabilitation, and Urology. New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai is ranked No. 12 in Ophthalmology. U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Children’s Hospitals” ranks Mount Sinai Kravis Children's Hospital among the country’s best in several pediatric specialties. The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai is ranked No. 11 nationwide in National Institutes of Health funding and in the 99th percentile in research dollars per investigator according to the Association of American Medical Colleges. Newsweek’s “The World’s Best Smart Hospitals” ranks The Mount Sinai Hospital as No. 1 in New York and in the top five globally, and Mount Sinai Morningside in the top 20 globally.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Mount Sinai Health System is an equal opportunity employer, complying with all applicable federal civil rights laws. We do not discriminate, exclude, or treat individuals differently based on race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are deeply committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, students, trainees, patients, visitors, and the communities we serve feel respected and supported. Our goal is to create a healthcare and learning institution that actively works to remove barriers, address challenges, and promote fairness in all aspects of our organization.

Compensation

The Mount Sinai Health System (MSHS) provides salary ranges that comply with the New York City Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $96461 - $144692 Annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, education, and operational need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.